Monitoring & Evaluation Associate

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for individuals recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates globally, with a mission centered around ensuring that no one goes hungry, even in the most challenging circumstances. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP has a strong focus on creating a healthy and inclusive work environment, living by its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. The organization has received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant contributions to humanitarian efforts worldwide. WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, fostering a diverse and multicultural working environment across its numerous country, regional, and global offices.

Job Overview:
The Monitoring & Evaluation Associate position at WFP is crucial for supporting the planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities that assess the effectiveness and impact of WFP’s programs in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. This role involves working under the supervision of the Head of the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, where the associate will be responsible for supervising the monitoring team, overseeing data collection arrangements, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards. The associate will also be tasked with analyzing monitoring data, preparing reports, and ensuring that all deliverables meet the required quality standards. This position is integral to ensuring that WFP’s activities are effectively monitored and evaluated, contributing to the overall mission of the organization to provide lifesaving food assistance and foster resilience in complex humanitarian settings.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Monitoring & Evaluation Associate include assisting in the monitoring and evaluation activities under WFP’s Country Strategic Plan, supervising the monitoring team in the West Bank, overseeing data collection arrangements, and developing and updating data collection tools. The associate will support the analysis of monitoring data collected during various phases of program implementation, analyze outcome indicators, and prepare a range of reports and data analyses. They will also perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis, visualize data, and prepare summary and detailed reports based on corporate reporting standards. Additionally, the associate will supervise field monitors, coordinate M&E activities with WFP’s partners, and provide inputs to update indicators, baseline, and target values based on the WFP M&E framework.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, performance management, social sciences, social development, or a related field. A minimum of six years of experience in research, analysis, monitoring, and evaluation is required. Candidates should have strong analytical capabilities, report writing skills, and experience in technical report writing and research activities. Sound teamwork competencies, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are essential. Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator or similar tools and proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS or Stata is also required.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as economics, statistics, performance management, social sciences, or social development. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of monitoring and evaluation in humanitarian contexts and for effectively analyzing data related to WFP’s programs.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of six years of relevant experience in research, analysis, monitoring, and evaluation. This level of experience is necessary to ensure that the candidate is well-equipped to handle the responsibilities of the role, including supervising teams, analyzing data, and preparing reports that meet corporate standards.

Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in Arabic and English is mandatory for this position. This bilingual proficiency is essential for effective communication within the diverse teams at WFP and for engaging with stakeholders in the region.

Additional Notes:
The contract for this position is fixed-term, with a job grade of G6, and is based in Jerusalem. The contract duration is one year, with the possibility of extension. This position is classified as internal, and there is only one vacancy available. WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees in connection with the application or recruitment process, and all employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications.